Moncks Corner

Ecosystem Overview

The Moncks Corner ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Berkeley County nearby has 71% more documented species, Moncks Corner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Berkeley County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Berkeley County

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common2 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common2 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Very Common1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Very Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Eremochloa ophiuroides

centipede grass

Common1 obs.

Trillium maculatum

Spotted Trillium

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus foemina

swamp dogwood

Occasional1 obs.

Eutrochium purpureum

Sweet Joe-Pyeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria arifolia

Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb

Rare1 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Rare1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Berkeley County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Berkeley County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-71% vs. current

Lake Moultrie

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+314% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Berkeley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Berkeley County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Berkeley County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-71% vs. current

Lake Moultrie

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+314% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Berkeley County

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common2 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common2 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Very Common1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Very Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Eremochloa ophiuroides

centipede grass

Common1 obs.

Trillium maculatum

Spotted Trillium

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus foemina

swamp dogwood

Occasional1 obs.

Eutrochium purpureum

Sweet Joe-Pyeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria arifolia

Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb

Rare1 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Rare1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

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